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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 923.98 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 923.98 and 291.22 is: 436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 923.98 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/923.98 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 923.98 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 269,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,081.46/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.45

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